The most disappointing thing about the Moto X wasn’t the mid-range specs, or the price, or even availability. It was the lack of Moto Maker for anyone other than AT&T customers. Sure, if you were on Verizon, T-mobile or Sprint you could still buy the device. But those crazy color combos and welcome messages were reserved for Ma Bell only. Thankfully, it looks like that’s finally coming to an end.

According to some leaked promotional material obtained by Android Central, it looks like Moto Maker will be coming to the Sprint Moto X on November 11. If we had to guess, we’d say the custom phone service should be coming to other carriers and unlocked devices around the same time. Earlier rumblings pointed towards widespread availability closer to the holidays, so it looks like everything is going according to plan. [1]

Also absent from the Moto X launch were real wood backs which are apparently coming soon as well. Evleaks has posted a picture that shows the ability to get a Moto X with an ebony, teak, rosewood or bamboo back for an extra $50. Hopefully before the end of the month, anyone on any carrier can get any color Moto X they want, even wood. [2]

Now that the Nexus 5 has launched, the Moto X has some stiff competition in the stock Android race. But custom colors and always-on voice actions could keep the device ahead of the pack. Is this the news you’ve been waiting for, or are you all Moto X’ed out?

So I am the perfect candidate for this Nexus 5 / Moto X debate. I’m currently holding an iPhone 4 (I know, i know…) and I’m making the jump to Android. I’ve been all about the Moto X since I read the little features it has (touchless control, active display, etc.). I’m waiting on these wood backs to come out before purchasing but the launch of the Nexus 5 has me interested as well. Can anyone tell me if the Nexus 5 has the touchless control of the Moto X? “Ok, Google Now…” from a distance. And if it has active display?

i think the wood back will give it a sophiticated look like no other phone. With the usable features, form factor and looks, it is a very nice phone hat would be very comparable to iphone and i hink better than the Nexus 5. plus Moto has reported to already be working to get KitKat soon